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General manager David Caldwell had a herculean task ahead of him when he took over the Jacksonville Jaguars after a dismal 2012 regular season. While the team&#039;s 2-14 record personified the historically dismal state of the roster, the low win total did provide Caldwell with a valuable asset in h2015-04-06 12:38:047/5: Detroit Jock City- Detroit Lions Top 50: #49 Jeff Backushttp://detroitjockcity.com/2014/07/05/detroit-lions-top-50-49-jeff-backus/
49. Jeff Backus, LT, 2001-2012 It&#039;s a well known fact that offensive lineman don&#039;t get nearly enough credit. Jeff Backus was the first pick by Matt Millen, the Detroit Lions general manager who is responsible for a number of NFL Draft busts, and a miserable near decade in the Motor City...2014-07-05 22:37:275/7: SideLion Report- 2014 NFL Mock Draft: The Detroit Lions Select...http://sidelionreport.com/2014/05/07/2014-nfl-mock-draft-detroit-lions-select-5/
Editors of the sites under the FanSided NFL umbrella recently completed a mock draft in which we each made the selection for the team we follow. With four quarterbacks selected in the first eight picks, and our friends at our St. Louis Rams site selecting Khalil Mack, Auburn offensive tackle Greg R.2014-05-07 19:37:514/24: The Packer Perspective- Thoughts on Jamal Reynoldshttp://packerperspective.com/2014/04/24/thoughts-on-jamal-reynolds/
By Jon Meerdink In my day job as a mild-mannered news reporter (as opposed to my night job as a mild-mannered sports blogger), I did a report today on some of the history between the Packers and Seahawks. The two teams, if you haven&#8217;t heard by now, will meet in the NFL&#8217;s marquee opening 2014-04-24 09:36:062/22: SideLion Report- Detroit Lions: Offensive Tackle An Under-the-Radar Draft Optionhttp://sidelionreport.com/2014/02/22/detroit-lions-offensive-tackle-radar-draft-option/
Many felt that the Detroit Lions would have drafted an offensive tackle last year had one of the premier prospects at that position been available...2014-02-22 15:38:352/19: SideLion Report- Detroit Lions 2013 Review and Offseason Plan: Offensive Tacklehttp://sidelionreport.com/2014/02/19/detroit-lions-2013-review-offseason-plan-offensive-tackle/
Today we take a look at how the Detroit Lions offensive tackles performed during the 2013 season with a little help from the fine folks at Pro Foo...2014-02-19 13:37:418/21: SideLion Report- 5 Detroit Lions Who Have a Lot to Prove Against the New England Patriotshttp://sidelionreport.com/2013/08/21/5-detroit-lions-who-have-a-lot-to-prove-against-the-new-england-patriots/
The Detroit Lions face an important test tomorrow when they take on the New England Patriots. It isn&#8217;t just that the third preseason game is as close to a regular season game as any of the four get, it is that the team still has some important questions to answer at key positions. Riley Reiff 2013-08-21 12:35:067/31: SideLion Report- Detroit Lions in for a Boom or Bust Seasonhttp://sidelionreport.com/2013/07/31/detroit-lions-in-for-a-boom-or-bust-season/
Some experts believed the Detroit Lions would take a step back after a 10-6 record and a playoff berth in 2011, but not many guessed that they would win just four games. With such a poor showing last season, should expectations be tempered? Far from it. If anything, expectations have beenÂ raised fo2013-07-31 15:35:077/21: SideLion Report- Mark Schlereth Thinks Riley Reiff Could be an Upgrade for Detroit Lionshttp://sidelionreport.com/2013/07/21/detroit-lions-mark-schlereth-thinks-riley-reiff-could-be-an-upgrade/
The Detroit Lions made a point to find upgrades in a number of personnel areas over the offseason, most notably in the additions of Reggie Bush and Glover Quin. Those additions come with a level of certainty that they will make the Lions a better team while for other changes, the proof will be in [.2013-07-21 16:35:097/15: SideLion Report- Detroit Lions Training Camp Preview: Offensive Linehttp://sidelionreport.com/2013/07/15/detroit-lions-training-camp-preview-offensive-line/
Two weeks before training camp it appears the Detroit Lions will have at least three new starters along the offensive line after the retirement of Jeff Backus, the release of Stephen Peterman, and the way-too-rich signing of Gosder Cherilus by the Indianapolis Colts. Letâs take a look at who we wi2013-07-15 10:35:097/9: SideLion Report- Detroit Lions Who Must Succeed in 2013&#8211;Part 1: The Offensehttp://sidelionreport.com/2013/07/09/detroit-lions-who-must-succeed-1/
With training camp right around the corner, the Detroit Lions are saying the right things and staying out of trouble with the law. It has been a healthy, productive and successful off-season for the Lions, but will that translate to wins on the field come Sept. 8? Several Lions must continue the suc2013-07-09 09:35:126/25: FootballPerspective.com- Who is the longest-tenured player for each team?http://www.footballperspective.com/who-is-the-longest-tenured-player-for-each-team/
Did you know that Aaron Rodgers is the longest-tenured Packer? Today I want to take a look at the current player who has been with each team the longest. Now that Ronde Barber, Ray Lewis, and Jason Hanson have retired, the longest-tenured player in the NFL is&#8230;Patrick Mannelly? Don&#8217;t feel2013-06-25 00:36:156/20: SideLion Report- Riley Reiff: Next Man Up?http://sidelionreport.com/2013/06/20/detroit-lions-riley-reiff-next-man-up/
Astute Lions fans didnât need to relive Joe Theismannâs graphic injury in âThe Blind Sideâ for a reminder of the importance the league places on the left tackle position. In game four of his rookie season, Stafford got sacked, suffering a knee injury that took him out of play for the next tw2013-06-20 10:35:115/29: SideLion Report- Jeff Backus Sticking With Detroit Lions, Even in Retirementhttp://sidelionreport.com/2013/05/29/jeff-backus-sticking-with-detroit-lions-even-in-retirement/
With Riley Reiff already on the roster, the Detroit Lions weren&#8217;t completely unprepared for the retirement of Jeff Backus. Still, his retirement earlier in the offseason came as somewhat of a surprise as Backus started 15 of 16 games during the 2012 season and was a regular at the team&#8217;s2013-05-29 12:35:104/30: NFL Spin Zone- Detroit Lions to start Riley Reiff at left tacklehttp://nflspinzone.com/2013/04/30/detroit-lions-to-start-riley-reiff-at-left-tackle/
The question at left tackle for the Detroit Lions has evidently been answered, and a former first-round pick will be covering Matthew Stafford&#8216;s blind-side in former Iowa Hawkeyes star Riley Reiff, according to the Detroit Free Press. The Lions were not able to add one of the elite tackles in 2013-04-30 12:35:284/25: NFL Mocks- 2013 NFL Draft: Final Mock Draft 5.0http://nflmocks.com/2013/04/25/2013-nfl-draft-final-mock-draft-5-0/
1. Kansas City Chiefs &#8212; Eric Fisher OT, Central Michigan With the trade for Alex Smith and putting Branden Albert on the trade block, it&#8217;s looking more and more like an OT will be the pick. It comes down to whether they like Joeckel or Fisher more. I think Fisher ends up being the pick. 2013-04-25 14:35:144/18: NFL Mocks- 2013 NFL Draft: Mock Draft 4.0http://nflmocks.com/2013/04/18/2013-nfl-draft-mock-draft-4-0/
1. Kansas City Chiefs &#8212; Eric Fisher OT, Central Michigan With the trade for Alex Smith and putting Branden Albert on the trade block, it&#8217;s looking more and more like an OT will be the pick. It comes down to whether they like Joeckel or Fisher more. I think Fisher ends up being the pick. 2013-04-18 17:35:104/17: EDSFootball- 2013 NFL Mock Draft Update - Round 5 Addedhttp://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog/2013/04/2013_nfl_mock_draft_update_round_5_added.html
The 2013 NFL Draft is only one week from tomorrow and I have made an update to my current mock draft by adding Round 5 to it.
Over the next few days, I will make some tweaks to the first five rounds and add Round 6 and then add Round 7 early next week.
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The Detroit Lions started their offseason workouts today, and if they came out of the tunnel all at once like they do at a game, then I expect that Matthew Stafford was leading the charge. Things have changed over at the Lions headquarters in Allen Park. There&#8217;s a new sheriff in town, and he w2013-04-15 14:35:074/8: SideLion Report- 2013 NFL Draft: It&#8217;s Becoming Obvious Who the Detroit Lions Will Takehttp://sidelionreport.com/2013/04/08/2013-nfl-draft-its-becoming-obvious-who-the-detroit-lions-will-take/
With 17 days left until the almighty draft, we are entering the home stretch and the smoke is starting to clear as to who the Detroit Lions will draft with the 5th pick in the first round. It&#8217;s apparent to the ardent draftnik that the Lions will likely select either Eric Fisher (Tackle, Centra2013-04-08 14:35:094/6: FootballPerspective.com- From the gut: My thoughts on NFC teamshttp://www.footballperspective.com/from-the-gut-my-thoughts-on-nfc-teams/
It&#8217;s April, so most of these points will probably look silly in 9 months, but the NFC should be the class of the NFL in 2013. I think you can make a convincing case for practically every team in the NFC as a possible playoff contender, which means a lot of coaches in that conference [...]2013-04-06 00:35:464/4: NFL Mocks- 2013 NFL Draft: Mock Draft 2.0http://nflmocks.com/2013/04/04/2013-nfl-draft-mock-draft-2-0/
1. Kansas City Chiefs &#8212; Luke Joeckel OT, Texas A&#38;M With the trade for Alex Smith and putting Branden Albert on the trade block, it&#8217;s looking more and more like an OT will be the pick. It comes down to whether they like Joeckel or Fisher more. I think Joeckel ends up being the pick. [2013-04-04 21:35:123/31: EDSFootball- 2013 NFL Mock Draft Updated: Joeckel to Chiefs, Jordan to Jaguarshttp://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog/2013/03/2013_nfl_mock_draft_updated_joeckel_to_chiefs_jordan_to_jaguars.html
As we are about to enter the month of April, we are a little more than three weeks away from the 2013 NFL Draft, which will be held at Radio City Music Hall in NYC from April 25th to 27th.
While today's weekly mock draft update still goes four rounds, I will include Round 5 with my next update.
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1. Kansas City Chiefs &#8212; Luke Joeckel OT, Texas A&#38;M With the trade for Alex Smith and putting Branden Albert on the trade block, it&#8217;s looking more and more like an OT will be the pick. It comes down to whether they like Joeckel or Fisher more. I think Joeckel ends up being the pick. [2013-03-28 18:35:093/25: SideLion Report- Detroit Lions Doing Major Offensive Line Overhaulhttp://sidelionreport.com/2013/03/25/detroit-lions-doing-major-offensive-line-overhaul/
Warning, warning, the following article is only for the diehard Detroit Lions fan who can&#8217;t get enough of anything Honolulu Blue and Silver. We&#8217;re talking about a subject that the Lions haven&#8217;t dealt with for like about forever. We&#8217;re talking O-line here. Okay, now that the r2013-03-25 14:35:083/23: SideLion Report- Detroit Lions&#8217; Offensive Line Versatility Allows for Pursuit of Brandon Moorehttp://sidelionreport.com/2013/03/23/detroit-lions-offensive-line-versatility-allows-for-pursuit-of-brandon-moore/
It&#8217;s no secret the Detroit Lions have holes to fill along their offensive line. Jeff Backus retired, Stephen Peterman was cut and Gosder Cherilus left via free agency. While the Lions have in-house candidates to fill each of those roles, they also have a versatile group of players that allows 2013-03-23 20:35:073/22: FootballPerspective.com- Playing with the most coaches on one teamhttp://www.footballperspective.com/playing-with-the-most-coaches-on-one-team/
During the season, Mike Tanier noted that Shane Lechler has played for eight different coaches while being a member of the Raiders. When I read it, I thought that sounded like the start of a really good trivia question, and I put figuring out the answer to that question on my offseason to-do list. S2013-03-22 00:35:533/2: SideLion Report- Buffalo Bills Franchise Tag Jairus Byrd, What it Means for the Detroit Lionshttp://sidelionreport.com/2013/03/02/buffalo-bills-franchise-tag-jairus-byrd-what-it-means-for-the-detroit-lions/
A huge need at a position combined with another team&#8217;s big time player&#8217;s impending free agency will always create a storm within a fanbase. That&#8217;s what happened with a lot of Detroit Lions fans with Jairus Byrd&#8217;s contract with the Buffalo Bills set to expire. Those dreams hav2013-03-02 13:35:083/1: SideLion Report- The Detroit Lions Re-Signing Corey Hilliard Says A Lothttp://sidelionreport.com/2013/03/01/the-detroit-lions-re-signing-corey-hilliard-says-a-lot/
The Detroit Lions figure to have a lot of turnover on their starting offensive line and the first domino to fall is the re-signing of Corey Hilliard. ESPN&#8217;s Adam Schefter tweeted the news this morning: Lions signed OT Corey Hilliard to a two-year contract extension. Hilliard is expected to com2013-03-01 12:35:112/5: SideLion Report- Detroit Lions Review and Offseason Plan: Offensive Tackleshttp://sidelionreport.com/2013/02/05/detroit-lions-review-offensive-tackles/
Today we take a look at how the Detroit Lions&#8217; offensive tackles performed during the 2012 season with a little help from the fine folks at Pro Football Focus. The radar chart below shows the Pro Football Focus grades for the Lions&#8217; offensive tackles that played at least 25% of team snap2013-02-05 06:35:071/18: SideLion Report- The Detroit Lions Free Agent No One is Talking Abouthttp://sidelionreport.com/2013/01/18/the-detroit-lions-free-agent-no-one-is-talking-about/
A total of 23 Detroit Lions are heading towards unrestricted free agency. When you think about the most important for the Lions to retain, who comes to mind? Cliff Avril? Louis Delmas? Chris Houston? How about Gosder Cherilus? Cherilus isn&#8217;t likely to be one of the first names that comes to mi2013-01-18 06:35:081/13: SideLion Report- Detroit Lions Name Riley Reiff Their Rookie of the Yearhttp://sidelionreport.com/2013/01/13/detroit-lions-name-riley-reiff-their-rookie-of-the-year/
Riley Reiff wasn&#8217;t able to unseat Jeff Backus or Gosder Cherilus as a starter on the Detroit Lions offensive line but he still was able to have a positive impact on the offense as a rookie. When the Lions were able to find some success running the football, Reiff was usually involved. One of t2013-01-13 19:35:0712/20: SideLion Report- Detroit Lions Talking Up Jason Fox&#8217;s Futurehttp://sidelionreport.com/2012/12/20/detroit-lions-talking-up-jason-foxs-future/
It&#8217;s that time of the year when the future potential of young and little-used players gets talked up by the coaches and veteran members of the team. Detroit Lions offensive lineman Jason Fox is one of the first to get lauded as a potential breakout player for the 2013 season. Fox has battled k2012-12-20 13:35:0912/14: SideLion Report- Madden 13 Week 15 Roster Update: Joique Bell Keeps Risinghttp://sidelionreport.com/2012/12/14/madden-13-week-15-roster-update-joique-bell-keeps-rising/
EA Sports has released their weekly roster update for Madden 13 and Detroit Lions running back Joique Bell gets another ratings bump. His three point jump a week ago was among the biggest in that update and he&#8217;s up another two points this week. Rob Sims was the only Lion to get a ratings drop 2012-12-14 16:35:1012/8: SideLion Report- Detroit Lions Much Healthier than Green Bay Packers for Week 14 Matchuphttp://sidelionreport.com/2012/12/08/detroit-lions-much-healthier-than-green-bay-packers-for-week-14-matchup/
The Detroit Lions will enjoy the benefit of being the healthier team when they face the Green Bay Packers on Sunday Night. The Lions&#8217; final injury report of the week designates no one worse than questionable to play. Jeff Backus (hamstring), Louis Delmas (knee), Nick Fairley (quad), Chris Hous2012-12-08 12:35:1212/7: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Lions | Several expected to playKFFL:828252
Detroit Lions OT Jeff Backus (hamstring), CBs Chris Houston (ankle) and Jacob Lacey (foot, Achilles') and DT Nick Fairley (quadriceps) are all expected to play in Week 14.2012-12-07 20:35:5712/7: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Lions | Six questionableKFFL:828200
Detroit Lions OT Jeff Backus (hamstring), S Louis Delmas (knee), DT Nick Fairley (quadriceps), CB Chris Houston (ankle), CB Jacob Lacey (foot, Achilles') and DT Corey Williams (knee) are questionable for Week 14. Delmas and Williams did not practice Friday, Dec. 7, while the others were limited.2012-12-07 16:36:0612/6: SideLion Report- Detroit Lions Release Initial Week 14 Injury Reporthttp://sidelionreport.com/2012/12/05/detroit-lions-release-initial-week-14-injury-report/
The Detroit Lions returned to the practice field today to start their on-field preparations for the Green Bay Packers. That is, most of them at least. Gosder Cherilus wasn&#8217;t able to practice due to soreness in both knees. Could Riley Reiff get a start at right tackle? Something to watch as the2012-12-06 23:35:0912/1: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Lions | Jeff Backus likely a game-time decision KFFL:826511
Detroit Lions OT Jeff Backus (hamstring) appears as if he will be a game-time decision for Week 13. Head coach Jim Schwartz said he might wait until Sunday, Dec. 2, to decide who starts at left tackle. OT Riley Reiff would get the nod if Backus is unable to go.2012-12-01 10:36:1511/29: SideLion Report- Detroit Lions Injury Update: Backus, Delmas, Leshoure Return to Practicehttp://sidelionreport.com/2012/11/29/detroit-lions-injury-update-backus-delmas-leshoure-return-to-practice/
No player is truly healthy at this point in an NFL season. That being said, today&#8217;s injury report released by the Detroit Lions is encouraging as only two players are listed as having missed the entirety of today&#8217;s practice. Jonte Green is one of those guys (illness) for the second strai2012-11-29 18:35:1411/29: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Lions | Eight limitedKFFL:826071
Detroit Lions CB Chris Houston (ankle), CB Jacob Lacey (foot, knee), LB Ashlee Palmer (thumb), OG Rob Sims (hamstring), DE Cliff Avril (back), OT Jeff Backus (hamstring), S Louis Delmas (knee) and DT Corey Williams (knee) were limited in practice Thursday, Nov. 29.2012-11-29 16:36:1511/29: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Lions | Jeff Backus hopes to returnKFFL:826005
Detroit Lions OT Jeff Backus (hamstring) hopes to return in Week 13 after ending his 186 consecutive games played mark when he sat out in Week 12. OT Riley Reiff, who started in Backus' place, was back working with the second team.2012-11-29 14:36:0611/29: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Lions | Jeff Backus back at practice KFFL:825963
Detroit Lions OT Jeff Backus (hamstring) returned to practice Thursday, Nov. 29, and worked with the first-team offense.2012-11-29 12:36:1511/28: SideLion Report- Detroit Lions Release Initial Week 13 Injury Reporthttp://sidelionreport.com/2012/11/28/detroit-lions-release-initial-week-13-injury-report/
The Detroit Lions had some time away from the normal grind following their Thanksgiving Day game against the Texans but got back on the practice field today to get ready for the Colts. Unfortunately, the long weekend wasn&#8217;t enough for all the Lions as six players missed today&#8217;s session. 2012-11-28 20:35:1111/28: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Lions | Jeff Backus not practicing KFFL:825617
Detroit Lions OT Jeff Backus (hamstring) is not taking part in practice Wednesday, Nov. 28.2012-11-28 12:36:0511/23: SideLion Report- Madden 13 Week 12 Roster Update: Nick Fairley Keeps Risinghttp://sidelionreport.com/2012/11/23/madden-13-week-12-roster-update-nick-fairley-keeps-rising/
EA Sports recently released their week 12 update for Madden 13 and once again most of the adjustments concerning Detroit Lions players are ratings decreases. It comes as no surprise that one of the ratings decreases is for Titus Young, who is also removed from the depth chart due to suspension with 2012-11-23 21:35:1111/22: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Lions | Riley Reiff to start KFFL:824505
Detroit Lions OT Riley Reiff will start in the team's Week 12 game in place of OT Jeff Backus (hamstring).2012-11-22 12:35:5711/22: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Lions | Long streak ends for Jeff BackusKFFL:824501
Updating a previous item, Week 12 will mark the first game Detroit Lions OT Jeff Backus (hamstring) has missed in his football career, both in the NFL and college. Backus entered the starting lineup as a redshirt freshman at the University of Michigan in 1997 and had since started the past 236 consecutive games for his team.2012-11-22 11:36:2211/22: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Lions | Week 12 Inactives KFFL:824492
Detroit Lions OT Jeff Backus, DT Corey Williams, CB Jacob Lacey, WR Titus Young, OT Corey Hilliard, QB Kellen Moore and DL Ronnell Lewis have been ruled inactive for Week 12.2012-11-22 11:36:2211/22: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Lions | Jeff Backus out for Week 12 KFFL:824484
Detroit Lions OT Jeff Backus (hamstring) will not play in Week 12, ending his streak of 186 games played.2012-11-22 11:36:2211/21: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Lions | Riley Reiff ready for starting task KFFL:824194
Detroit Lions OT Riley Reiff said he is ready to start at left tackle in Week 12 if OT Jeff Backus (hamstring) is unable to go. 'I'm ready to go,' Reiff said. 'Any time you get on the field, you gain a little bit more knowledge, a little more experience.' Backus did not participate in practice Tuesday, Nov. 20, and his status for the game is in serious doubt.2012-11-21 11:36:0411/21: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Lions | Riley Reiff likely to start KFFL:824145
Detroit Lions OT Riley Reiff is expected to start for OT Jeff Backus (hamstring) in Week 12. Backus did not practice Tuesday, Nov. 20.2012-11-21 07:36:4811/20: SideLion Report- Detroit Lions Injury Report: Louis Delmas Returns to Practicehttp://sidelionreport.com/2012/11/20/detroit-lions-injury-report-louis-delmas-returns-to-practice/
Is this the week Louis Delmas returns for the Detroit Lions? The thin secondary could definitely use it and Delmas has cleared the first hurdle by returning to practice today. He is officially listed as being a limited parti**** but it isn&#8217;t about reps for Delmas. It&#8217;s about testing hi2012-11-20 20:35:1511/20: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Lions | Two miss practiceKFFL:824050
Detroit Lions T Jeff Backus (hamstring) and CB Drayton Florence (concussion) did not participate in practice Tuesday, Nov. 20.2012-11-20 16:36:0511/20: SideLion Report- Detroit Lions Add Justin Boren to Practice Squadhttp://sidelionreport.com/2012/11/20/detroit-lions-add-justin-boren-to-practice-squad/
Perhaps in response to the hamstring injury that is likely to force Jeff Backus to miss his first game as a professional, the Detroit Lions made a minor move today in adding Justin Boren to their practice squad. Riley Reiff has seen practice time at a variety of positions including guard but Reiff w2012-11-20 12:35:1311/19: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Lions | Riley Reiff sees more timeKFFL:823917
Detroit Lions OT Riley Reiff played most of the final three quarters in Week 11 after OT Jeff Backus (hamstring) left the game with a hamstring ailment. Backus' streak of 186 straight starts will be in jeopardy in Week 12 Thursday, Nov. 22. Reiff was called for two holding penalties, and the Green Bay Packers loaded his side of the line frequently.2012-11-19 19:35:5511/19: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Lions | Jeff Backus considered doubtful KFFL:823902
Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz said he doubts OT Jeff Backus (hamstring) will be able to play Week 12 after suffering a hamstring injury in Week 11.2012-11-19 18:35:5811/19: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Lions | Jeff Backus could miss Week 12 KFFL:823784
Detroit Lions OT Jeff Backus (hamstring) could be in jeopardy of missing the team's Week 12 game, according to head coach Jim Schwartz.2012-11-19 11:36:0711/18: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Lions | Jeff Backus injures hamstring KFFL:823595
Detroit Lions OT Jeff Backus (hamstring) left the game early Week 11 because of a hamstring injury and is considered questionable to return.2012-11-18 14:36:0011/16: SideLion Report- Madden 13 Week 11 Roster Update: Calvin Johnson Gets 99 Ratinghttp://sidelionreport.com/2012/11/16/madden-13-week-11-roster-update-calvin-johnson-gets-99-rating/
Calvin Johnson had a monster season last year. It earned him the spot on the Madden 13 cover and a lofty rating to start the season. He may not be catching as many touchdown passes, but he is catching more passes for more yards this year than he did last year. EA Sports has given [...]Madden 13 Week2012-11-16 08:35:1211/10: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Lions | Jeff Backus added to injury reportKFFL:822192
The Detroit Lions said Saturday, Nov. 10, that OT Jeff Backus (finger) was added to the Week 10 injury report for the game against the Minnesota Vikings due to a finger injury. He is listed as probable to play.2012-11-10 22:36:0411/8: SideLion Report- Madden 13 Week 10 Roster Update: Young Lions on the Risehttp://sidelionreport.com/2012/11/08/madden-13-week-10-roster-update-young-lions-on-the-rise/
The weekly roster update for Madden 13 has been released and it turns out to be another good one as far as our virtual Detroit Lions are concerned. With the Lions finding their winning ways, the bulk of the changes this week come in the form of ratings increases. Not surprisingly, some of the bigges2012-11-08 19:35:0811/6: SideLion Report- Which Detroit Lions are Most &#8216;Presidential&#8217;?http://sidelionreport.com/2012/11/06/which-detroit-lions-are-most-presidential/
Today&#8217;s presidential election promises to, unfortunately, bring plenty of heated moments all over the internet. Sports often serves as a haven from the troubles of the day and that is what I hope to make SideLion Report on this Election Day. No matter who you&#8217;re voting for or who ultimat2012-11-06 10:35:128/24: SideLion Report- Detroit Lions Might Have What New York Jets Needhttp://sidelionreport.com/2012/08/24/detroit-lions-might-have-what-new-york-jets-need/
The New York Jets haven&#8217;t seen what they were hoping for in right tackle Wayne Hunter and demoted him as a result. Austin Howard steps in his place, basically by default, and so the Jets are left with a big need at tackle. The New York Daily News&#8217; Manish Mehta reports that the Jets have 2012-08-24 12:52:527/28: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Lions | Jeff Backus injuredKFFL:800279
Detroit Lions OT Jeff Backus (thumb) suffered a thumb injury during practice Saturday, July 28. Head coach Jim Schwartz said he is not sure how severe the injury is at this point.2012-07-28 18:52:127/3: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Lions | Stephen Peterman appears to lead RG battleKFFL:795965
Detroit Lions OG Stephen Peterman looks to have a leg up in the battle for the starting right guard job, although it will definitely be determined during training camp and the preseason games. It is possible, however, that if OT Riley Reiff does not take over at left tackle for OT Jeff Backus or right tackle for Gosder Cherilus, he could challenge Peterman at RG.2012-07-03 01:52:236/8: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Lions | Jeff Backus helping rookieKFFL:791537
Detroit Lions OT Jeff Backus has been helping OT Riley Reiff during organized team activities this offseason.2012-06-08 18:52:135/4: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Lions | Jeff Backus says he is on schedule KFFL:785016
Detroit Lions OT Jeff Backus (biceps) said he is on schedule in his recovery from offseason biceps surgery. He is not sure if he will participate in the organized team activities but hopes to be fully recovered by training camp.2012-05-04 18:53:034/27: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Lions | Riley Reiff was best player available approachKFFL:783485
Detroit Lions rookie OT Riley Reiff, the team's first-round draft pick, should be a cornerstone on the offensive line for years to come. He will be given every opportunity to succeed in his rookie season and is expected to come in to compete immediately. He may not, however, replace LT Jeff Backus right away. The selection of Reiff wasn't a knock against Backus, but the reality is their veteran tackle is getting older and they need to protect QB Matthew Stafford long term.2012-04-27 12:52:234/20: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Lions | Jeff Backus expected to be ready for campKFFL:781948
Detroit Lions president Tom Lewand said OT Jeff Backus (biceps) is expected to be able to fully participate when training camp starts.2012-04-20 01:52:233/18: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Lions | Financials for Jeff BackusKFFL:775847
Updating a previous report, the two-year contract agreed to Saturday, March 17, by Detroit Lions OT Jeff Backus is worth $10 million.2012-03-18 01:52:283/18: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Lions | Jeff Backus re-signs for two seasonsKFFL:775843
Updating a previous report, the Detroit Lions have re-signed free-agent OT Jeff Backus (Lions) to a two-year contract Saturday, March 17. Terms of the deal were undisclosed.2012-03-18 01:52:283/12: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Lions | Jeff Backus likely to returnKFFL:774360
The Detroit Lions might be able to bring back impending free-agent OT Jeff Backus to a short-term deal.2012-03-12 01:52:143/1: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Lions | Contract talks with Jeff Backus ongoing KFFL:772389
Updating a previous item, contract talks between the Detroit Lions and impending free-agent OT Jeff Backus are progressing well, increasing speculation that the team will sign Backus to a new deal before free agency begins.2012-03-01 12:53:352/29: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Lions | Spoke with Jeff BackusÂ’ agent at combineKFFL:772241
Pat Dye, agent for Detroit Lions impending free-agent OT Jeff Backus, said he had a productive meeting with the Lions at the NFL Scouting Combine about BackusÂ future with the team.2012-02-29 18:52:512/15: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Lions | Jeff Backus doing well in rehabKFFL:769657
Detroit Lions president Tom Lewand said impending free-agent OT Jeff Backus (biceps) is doing well in his rehab from a biceps injury and is expected to be ready for training camp.2012-02-15 12:54:202/14: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Lions | Not expected to be aggressive in free agencyKFFL:769571
Detroit Lions president Tom Lewand said he doesn't anticipate the team making aggressive free-agent moves this offseason. The team is still trying to work out deals with DL Cliff Avril, OT Jeff Backus (biceps), LB Stephen Tulloch, CB Eric Wright and WR Calvin Johnson. Backus is reportedly recovering well from biceps surgery and is expected to be ready for training camp.2012-02-14 18:52:262/3: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Lions | Have had talks with several impending FAsKFFL:768366
Detroit Lions president Tom Lewand said the team has had talks with the agents for impending free-agent QB Shaun Hill, OT Jeff Backus, DE Cliff Avril, LB Stephen Tulloch and CB Eric Wright but would not say how far along any of the talks were at this point.2012-02-03 18:52:221/23: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Lions | Jeff Backus expected to be ready for campKFFL:766919
Detroit Lions impending free-agent OT Jeff Backus (biceps) is expected to be ready for the start of training camp. Backus underwent surgery after the season to repair a torn biceps tendon.2012-01-23 18:52:301/10: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Lions | Jeff Backus has surgery KFFL:765012
Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz confirmed OT Jeff Backus (biceps) had surgery to repair a torn biceps muscle sustained in the team's playoff loss. 'HeÂs going to miss a significant portion of time,' Schwartz said.2012-01-10 12:52:191/9: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Lions | Jeff Backus scheduled to undergo surgeryKFFL:764933
Detroit Lions OT Jeff Backus (biceps) was scheduled to undergo surgery Monday, Jan. 9, to repair a torn biceps he suffered in the Wild Card playoff game. Backus is expected to rehab for a significant amount of time.2012-01-09 18:52:151/8: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Lions | Jeff Backus injured in playoff gameKFFL:764751
Detroit Lions OT Jeff Backus (biceps) said he felt a muscle pop in his biceps during the Wild Card playoff game and said it was similar to a torn muscle that happened in his chest.2012-01-08 18:52:1912/5: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Lions | Jeff Backus sets a franchise record KFFL:757868
Detroit Lions OT Jeff Backus set a new franchise record with his 172nd consecutive start in Week 13.2011-12-05 12:52:325/13: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Lions | Jeff Backus does not believe lockout will hurt teamKFFL:713203
Detroit Lions OT Jeff Backus said he does not think the team will be hurt much because of the current lockout.2011-05-13 15:52:064/14: SideLion Report- Dear Draft: You Complete Mehttp://sidelionreport.com/2011/04/14/dear-draft-you-complete-me/
Dear NFL Draft; You&#8217;ve been my close friend for over four decades now. We&#8217;ve been through thick and thin. No matter how many times you&#8217;ve disappointed me, I always come back to you. Like a victim in a abusive relationship, I forget about the constantly numbing lows ( Lynn Boden, Ch2011-04-14 13:52:184/12: SideLion Report- Detroit Lions NFL Draft Countdown: 16 Dayshttp://sidelionreport.com/2011/04/12/detroit-lions-nfl-draft-countdown-16-days/
Join us each day as we count down towards the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft. The countdown runs from 50 to zero and the number of days remaining will inspire the post for that day. Think of this as your NFL draft paper chain that loses one link each day! There may be a day when I can think of th2011-04-12 09:52:154/10: SideLion Report- Detroit Lions NFL Draft Countdown: 18 Dayshttp://sidelionreport.com/2011/04/10/detroit-lions-nfl-draft-countdown-18-days/
Join us each day as we count down towards the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft. The countdown runs from 50 to zero and the number of days remaining will inspire the post for that day. Think of this as your NFL draft paper chain that loses one link each day! As I was considering the number 18, the n2011-04-10 11:52:151/20: SideLion Report- Grading the Detroit Lions: Offensive Linehttp://sidelionreport.com/2011/01/20/grading-the-detroit-lions-offensive-line/
This post is part of a series of posts in which I review the Lions position groups based on their play in the 2010 season. I assign a letter grade and give you a chance to have your say with a poll at the end. There is no more polarizing position group for the Detroit Lions than the offensive line. 2011-01-20 09:52:16